Albuterol Overview

Albuterol Guide

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  • Summary
  • Why it is Prescribed
  • Brand Names
  • How it Works
  • Other Information
  • Other Uses
  • Overdose
  • Precautions
  • Possible Side Effects
  • Special Dietary Concerns
  • Storage Conditions

Why it is Prescribed

Albuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, difficulty breathing and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Albuterol is in a class of medications called bronchodilators. It works by relaxing and opening the air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier.


How it Works

Albuterol comes as a tablet, a syrup, and an extended-release (long-acting) tablet to take by mouth. The tablets and syrup are usually taken three or four times a day. The extended-release tablets are usually taken once every 12 hours. Take albuterol at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your ...


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Encyclopedia: Salbutamol

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Salbutamol or albuterol is a short-acting 2-adrenergic receptor agonist used for the relief of bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Salbutamol sulfate is usually given by the inhaled route for direct effect on bronchial smooth muscle. This is usually achieved through a metered dose inhaler , nebuliser or other proprietary delivery devices . In these forms of delivery, the maximal effect of Salbutamol can take...


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Albuterol is a bronchodilator, one of several medications used to expand airways to enhance a patient's ability to breathe. Albuterol is typically used to treat asthma and COPD, although...

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Question and Answer

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Albuterol?
Does the medicine Albuterol, used for treatment of asthma, contain steroids?

No, I take aulbuterol it does not contain steriods. It is not a steriod drug. Maybe other inhalers like atrovent have steriods but I am almost positive that...

Asked by Savanna23 - 5 months ago

What's the difference between albuterol and albuterol sulfate?
I always used to get albuterol but my last prescription filled was albuterol sulfate. Is...

No. It's always been albuterol sulfate. Most doctors will just write "albuterol" on the prescription because pharmacists know that is albuterol sulfate.

Asked by X - 21 months ago

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  • beta blockers vs. albuterol - 13 replies

    If a patient is on beta blockers, how effective will albuterol be? of the older pts are on a beta blocker and 3 puffs of albuterol can produce nice results...

    Feb 15, 2007

  • stacking clen and albuterol - 2 replies

    has anyone ever done this? i just want to take enough albuterol to counter the v02 decreasing has anyone ever done this? i just want to take enough albuterol to counter the v02 decreasing...

    Feb 20, 2008

  • Albuterol vs. Xopenex - 10 replies

    to be the most effective response for the prehospital setting? our protocol (adult resp distress)- albuterol if needed I prefer albuterol majority of the time- some of our other medics say xopenex. What do you

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